Reese Witherspoon: Life in pictures
Reese Witherspoon
Hollywoods favorite Southern belle
The paparazzi have a bone to pick with Reese Witherspoon: Shes too damn perfect. Couldnt she have a breakdown and shave off those flaxen locks? Or develop a coke habit? Or at least an eating disorder? Sorry, guys. This poised, well-spoken, self-respecting young actress has her head on straight, and shows no signs of changing.
“What gets me is how many women -- young women -- give up their power and sense of self. Thinking they’re going to get more out of life if they take off their clothes and objectify themselves, instead of functioning on the principle that they’re smart and capable,” she says. (Mark J. Terrill / AP)
In 2006, the fairy tale ended and Reese filed for divorce from husband Ryan. Instead of wallowing, she took control. She turned to yoga and healthful eating to transform her body, then got a chic new haircut to complete her look.
At the 2007 Golden Globes, Reese flaunted her toned bod in a fresh canary-yellow Nina Ricci cocktail dress. Happiness, of course, is about more than looking hot, but looking hot doesnt hurt. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
